- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5,000 per year
- Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5,000 see info below
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave, carers' leave and additional leave
- Capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings;
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes;
- Professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
Deputy Principal - Bunbury, Australia - Department of Education, Western Australia
Description
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP893981
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024
Newton Moore Senior High School (SHS) is seeking an energetic and committed Deputy Principal who will work collaboratively with the Principal and members of the executive team to provide strategic educational leadership to achieve exceptional educational outcomes for all students.
Professional Benefits
Working at Newton Moore Senior High School provides you with the many of working for the Department of Education including:
About the role
As an integral member of the executive leadership team, you will lead and develop innovative solutions; establish and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with stakeholders, and build a culture of professional excellence with leaders, teachers and allied staff so that students are future-ready and able to contribute effectively to the wider community.
Each Deputy Principal will be rotate through a different portfolio on a biannual basis. These include overseeing curriculum, operational and student services.
The successful applicant will ideally possess the ability to work within a collaborative senior leadership team. They will ideally be self-motivated and enthusiastic about improving the education outcomes for all students and possess a drive to support the growth of all staff. Applicants with the ability to lead with strong ethical and accountability practices will be highly regarded.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have recent and relevant whole school curriculum and pastoral care leadership. Student engagement is a high priority. Knowledge of contemporary student services systems, procedures and protocols will be highly regarded. We are a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school with a strong focus on building staff capacity through CMS and ISE training. We have several Conference Accredited Trained (CAT) teachers who support teachers to engage in high level reflection practices.
Knowledge and proficiency in all functions of time-tabling, SSO, SIRS, SAIS, Reporting to Parents and the NAPLAN & OLNA dashboard is highly desirable. You will have an extensive understanding of all SCSA requirements for the Year 7 – 12 curriculums, assessment and reporting. Knowledge and skills in leading the development of a School Business Plan and a firm understanding of the strategic planning and processes that underpin an effective school is advantageous.
About our school
provides students from Year 7 to 12 with a personalised educational experience. The school, at the heart of South Bunbury, has a strong sense of community and celebrates the strengths of students through a variety of innovative programs.
We have high expectations of students, at the same time we have wrap-around support where every child is catered for as an individual. Our results indicate that we value add. We understand that the basis for improving student learning outcomes is high quality teaching and learning.
Our school vision is: 'Achieving Today, for Tomorrow'. We have strong links with a range of partners within the education community, parents, government and non-government agencies, and industries. We work with these groups to improve student outcomes. At our school, we have stimulating and innovative educational programs. We have an unwavering commitment to thoroughly prepare our students for their future.
The school delivers two Department of Education Approved Specialist Academic Programs: Science Horizons and Engineering. Newton Moore SHS is also a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for Certificate courses. We have other complimentary programs Moore Academy of Sport and Health (MASH), Follow the Dream, Clontarf Football Academy, Stars Foundation and CALM Cadets.
Newton Moore SHS has a strong focus on building staff capacity through Classroom Management Support (CMS) and Instructional Strategies in Education (ISE). We are a PBS school and have a focus on ensuring we recognise positive behaviours and actions. We have multiple Conference Accredited Trained (CAT) teachers who support teachers to engaging in high level reflection.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.